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  1. TexasMike

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    #1 TexasMike, May 6, 2009
    A very good friend of mine & my family passed away today. Poodie Locke had a heart attack and died about an hour ago. Poodie was Willie Nelson's road manager and has been close friends with my dad for the past 30 years. He was one of the nicest, most generous people that I have ever met and he was very good to my family. He was my dad's best friend and his boss. I'm not sure his exact age but he's younger than my dad so it was a real shock to all of us. He was a large man but we thought he was pretty healthy. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family and friends. He impacted so many lives and he will be greatly missed.

    RIP Poodie
     
  2. rob lay

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    #2 rob lay, May 6, 2009
    Sorry to hear that. RIP.

    So your dad works for Willie or something else Poodie did?
     
  3. WJHMH

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    #3 WJHMH, May 6, 2009
    Oh geez, I'm sorry to hear this Mike. I've always wanted to meet him & visit his famous bar.

    RIP

    http://www.poodies.info
     
  4. TexasMike

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    #4 TexasMike, May 6, 2009
    My dad is the bartender at Poodie's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
     
  5. rob lay

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    #5 rob lay, May 6, 2009
    My dad raised me right as a huge Willie fan, that's why I asked.
     
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    #6 stewf, May 6, 2009
    Sorry to hear that, I always enjoyed Poodie's bar when I was down that way.......
     
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    #7 v tach, May 6, 2009
    Sorry to hear, Mike. Did this happen in Austin?
     
  8. TexasMike

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    #8 TexasMike, May 7, 2009
    He passed away at his condo in Spicewood, TX. His girlfriend Shaye and his mother "Mamma Locke" were there when he collapsed. After talking to my dad yesterday, I found out that Poodie went to the hospital last week and they wanted him to stay overnight and take some tests but he decided not to. So he did have some warning but unfortunately he didn't take it very serious.

    For those that are interested, Poodie's Hilltop will remain open. Stop by and check out the place if you are ever in the area. You never know who you'll bump into while you are there.
     
  9. TexasF355F1

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    #9 TexasF355F1, May 7, 2009
    Sorry for your loss.

    RIP
     
  10. TexasMike

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    #11 Osiris_x11, May 7, 2009
    Sorry to hear of the passing, TexasMike. Pls' extend my well wishes & prayers to the family/friends.
     
  12. sTyleR

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    #12 sTyleR, May 7, 2009
    I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Michael.

    RIP
     
  13. WJHMH

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    #13 WJHMH, May 17, 2009
    I'm heading over there for lunch today, I've never been & always heard so much about it.
     
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